---
title: "Itzhak"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/itzhak-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 502759
imdb_id: "tt6186232"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Itzhak (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/itzhak-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Itzhak" (2017).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
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Title: Itzhak
Year: 2017
Release Date: 10/05/2017 (US)
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 22m
Director: Alison Chernick (known for The Jeff Koons Show, Matthew Barney: No Restraint)
Subject: Itzhak Perlman (Israeli-American violinist, born August 31, 1945)
Content/Plot: Intimate, cinéma vérité look at the life, work, and religious life/career of the musician. His playing covers Schubert, Strauss, Bach, Brahms, Mozart, and Billy Joel.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alison Chernick
- **Networks / Studios**: American Masters Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Itzhak Perlman** as *Self*
- **Toby Perlman** as *Self*
- **Alan Alda** as *Self*
- **Billy Joel** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Itzhak online?
Itzhak is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Itzhak worth watching?
Itzhak holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Itzhak and when was it released?
Itzhak is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Itzhak?
Itzhak was directed by Alison Chernick.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Itzhak — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/502759)
- [Itzhak (2017) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6186232)
- [Itzhak Perlman - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itzhak_Perlman)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*